4.5. SR 08-18-2003City
MEMORANDUM
Item #
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor and City Co~/~
Michele McPherson~'Oirector of Planning
August 18, 2003
Interview Planning Commission Applicant
Attachment
· Application for Appointment to Commission - Brad Stevens
As the Council is aware, Planning Commissioner Michael Jenson submitted his resignation
effective July 9, 2003. Staff advertised in the Elk River Star News and on ERTvl2 for
applicants to serve on the Planning Commission and also emailed one of the Comprehensive
Plan Task Force members to determine if they would be interested in serving on the
Commission.
One application for the Planning Commission from Brad Stevens was received. Mr. Stevens
is a 17-year resident of the City and is employed by the First National Bank of Elk River. He
has provided a written narrative regarding his interest to serve on the Planning Commission.
Recommendation
Staff requests that the City Council interview Mr. Stevens and, if appropriate, appoint him to
serve on the Planning Commission to complete Commissioner Jenson's term, which expires
February 28, 2005.
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13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO
CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION
If interest lies in more than one choice, indicate (by order of preference) which commission/board you
are interested in (1,2,3 etc.):
Economic Development Authority
Heritage Preservation Commission
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Ice Arena Commission
Library Board
Park and Recreation Commission
Planning Commission
Utilities Commission
PHONE: (Home) ~ _ _. (Work) __
OCCUPATION: ,~//z/~ ~/'~'et~. EMPLOYER:
HOW NLANY YEARS HAVE YOU LIVED IN ELK RIVER?
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STATEMENT OF INTEREST:
Please explain why you would lik~ to se~e o4 the board or commission selected above:
EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Describe your educational and professional exp/rience or skills that qualify you to serve on this board
Phone: 763.441.7420
Fax: 763.441.7425
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CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTMTIES:
Describe past or present civic and/or community activities that may be relevant in qualifying you to
ATTENDANCE:
Are you aware of the importance of regular meedng attendance including the time commitment
involved in preparing for meetings, and do you feel you have the rime available ro be an active
participant: ~----~es No
Comments:
CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
I wish to disclose the following potential conflicts of interest that may or will arise if I become a
member of this board or commission. /
Signature Date
The selection process will vary according to the number of applicants and vacancies, and may not
include interviews with all candidates.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN SERVING ON A BOARD OR CONNISSION.
Return Application To:
City of Elk R/ver
City Clerk's Office
13065 Orono Parkway
Elk R/vet, MN 55330
Appointed To:
Date Appointed:
Term Length:
OFFICE USE
Phone: 763.441.7420
Fax: 763.441.7425
www. ci.elk- river.mn, us
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Application for Appointment to Planning Commission
Statement of Interest
I have watched with interest over the past seventeen years the ~owth in the City of Elk
River. Because of the economic environment along with the geographic structure of the
area the planning of growth has been a particular challenge for all those involved. My
interest in serving on the Planning Commission is primarily focused in two areas. First,
as a long time resident and graduate of the Leadership Elk River program, I would like to
use my talents to serve in a meaningful capacity to assist in the planned, controlled
growth of Elk River so as to maintain the quality of life for those already here along with
those moving into the area. Second, as Senior Credit Officer at a local bank I am very
interested in seeing businesses have the opportunity to consider Elk River as a mutually
beneficial place to do business.
Educational and Professional Experience
My educational background includes a bachelor's degree in Economics from St. Cloud
State, which included extensive study of Urban and Regional Economic Theory. The
experience included detailed research on urban growth patterns, urban planning and
development. In 1994 1 graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a MBA in
Finance. The course work included studies surrounding issues in urban growth.
Since 1992 1 have worked in commercial banking. My experience in serving commercial
clients is well suited to working with the planning commission. I have a firm grasp of the
financial realities facing expanding businesses, residential developers, and commercial
developers along with the constraints that the public sector experiences. I have presented
for clients before various city councils and county boards. I understand the requirement
to be unbiased and open to various options, open to creative solutions that will benefit all
sides of an issue. While working in North Minneapolis I worked extensively with
Northside Residents Redevelopment Council to rehabilitate the housing stock in the Near
North side of Minneapolis. I also worked with Northside Neighborhood Housing to
finance the redevelopment of various projects.
Civic and Community Activities
My past civic involvement has primarily centered on serving non-profit organizations. I
have sat on the Pilot City board from 1992 through 1994. Pilot City is an organizing
center for various non-profits to meet the needs of inner city residents. The staff at Pilot
City act in a directing function to connect both public and private organizations to the
needs of the residents primarily in North Minneapolis. From 1997 to 2000 1 served on
the board of Fremont Community Health Services, which provides inner city medical
services to Iow income residents. I served as Treasurer on both boards.
Through work on both boards along with my work as a banker, I experienced first hand
that urban planning is more than just land development. A full vision of the impact to all
stakeholders in the community is required to assure that the quality of life is persevered
for residents and non-residents alike.
Conflict of Interest
As the Senior Credit Officer of First National Bank of Elk River, I would have to abstain
from any plan presented to the city that the bank would also be asked to finance.
I look forward to working with the City on the Planning Commission. My qualifications
should be a benefit to the city in this roll.
Sincerely, /,~~
Brad Stevens